During two, ten-minute performances, Invertigo Dance Theatre’s presents Descent of the Docent, a museum guide’s docent tour of a contemporary dance piece offering a witty look at how we understand and interact with art. A recent Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program grant recipient, Invertigo’s performances feature virtuosic dancing delivered with the company’s signature and stunning athletic physicality, complemented by live music, vivid elements of theatre, and spoken dialogue.

The company presents After It Happened, a breath-taking work of magical realism named a “Top 10 Dance Event 2014” by LA Weekly, at Santa Barbara’s New Vic Theater on October 22 and 23.